(Reuters) – The biggest beneficiaries of Russia’s ban at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games ought to be the United States, China and Japan, who should…
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European shares dragged down by Tullow Oil and weak China export data
(Reuters) – European stocks slipped on Monday, dragged down by a slump in shares of Tullow Oil after its chief executive stepped down and the…
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European shares dragged down by Tullow Oil and weak China export data
(Reuters) – European stocks slipped on Monday, dragged down by a slump in shares of Tullow Oil after its chief executive stepped down and the…
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Asian Insider Dec 9: Hong Kong’s biggest protest in months, volcano on NZ’s White Island, Malaysia’s big weekend
Hi, In today’s bulletin: Hong Kong had its biggest mass protest in months; at least five people were killed when a volcano in New Zealand…
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Paramedic ‘stole baby to give to childless aunt’
A paramedic in Pakistan has been arrested after allegedly stealing a baby to give to her childless aunt. The little girl was taken shortly after…
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New Zealand profile
New Zealand is a wealthy Pacific nation dominated by two cultural groups – New Zealanders of European descent, and the Maori, who are descendants of…
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Early birds snap up The Straits Times News Tablet within hours on Monday
SINGAPORE – A new subscription plan for The Straits Times that comes with a Samsung tablet pre-loaded with the ST e-paper has received an overwhelming…
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Peaceful Hong Kong weekend march marred by fire outside court; no Monday transport chaos despite calls for strikes
HONG KONG (REUTERS) – Hong Kong protesters lit a fire outside court buildings, threw petrol bombs and spray-painted graffiti on government buildings, marring what was…
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Take Five: Euphoria to despair and back again
(Reuters) – 1/ELECTION NIGHT FEVER More than three years after Britons narrowly voted to leave the European Union, the Dec. 12 general election will effectively…
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Over 30 ex-offenders get free smartphone under initiative to help them reconnect with family and friends
SINGAPORE – More than 30 former offenders received a free mobile phone with a six-month unlimited data plan on Monday (Dec 9) to help them…
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High-tech robot guards take part in security exercise at Ang Mo Kio MRT station
SINGAPORE – Commuters at the Ang Mo Kio MRT station were greeted on Monday (Dec 9) morning by the sight of Singapore’s latest security officers…
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Bienvenue, Madame Lagarde: Five questions for the ECB
LONDON (Reuters) – New European Central Bank boss Christine Lagarde holds her first policy meeting on Thursday, where investors will scrutinize her every word for…
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Polio scare: Malaysia begins vaccination campaign as first case in 27 years reported
KUALA LUMPUR (ASSOCIATED PRESS) – Malaysia began a vaccination campaign in a rural town on Borneo island after a 3-month-old boy was confirmed to have…
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Hundreds of thousands march in Hong Kong on biggest rally for months
Hundreds of thousands of black-clad, masked protesters from all walks of life took part in one of the largest rallies of Hong Kong’s six-month-long pro-democracy…
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